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Blueberry as a Prebiotic to Support the Gut Microbiome

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Prebiotics are compounds that have a specific effect on the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome and help stimulate the activity of the targeted intestinal microbe to potentially help promote human health. To be classified as a prebiotic, the compound must not be absorbed in the GI tract and should instead be fermented by GI microbes. .

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Recent Review Explores Relationship Between Gut Microbiome Integrity and Healthy Aging

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Recent research has explored the changes to the gut microbiome that occur during the aging process and their potential significance. The integrity of the gut microbiome has been shown in clinical studies to differ between young adults and older individuals.